2004 Chevrolet Silverado reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 723
- 1 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 122 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 68 reported crashes · 46 injuries · 4 deaths · 10 fires
What owners report fails — 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
- SERVICE BRAKES 122
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 100
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 44
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 37
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 27
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Chevrolet Silverado units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
NHTSA has 723 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (122 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Chevrolet Silverado units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (122), electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (100), electrical system (44), service brakes, hydraulic (37). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.